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Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to adopt a conference report that appropriates $53.04 billion to the Department of Agriculture, the Food and Drug Administration, and rural economic and community development programs for fiscal year 1996.

Highlights:

Prohibits the use of funds for tobacco export promotion or research.

Bans the use of funds for enrolling additional acres in the Conservation Reserve Program.

$34.17 billion for domestic food programs, including $27.6 billion to the Food Stamp program and $6.08 for nutrition programs for women and children.

$7.42 billion for agricultural programs.

$4.24 billion to the Rural Housing and Community Development Service.

$2.72 billion for conservation programs, including $1.86 billion for the Consolidated Farm Service Agency.

$963.14 million to the Food and Drug Administration for salaries, buildings and facilities, and rental payments.